A person's strong emotions are like a cup filling with water. If the person does not know how to manage the emotions, the cup will overflow. The overflow is a strong reaction, like yelling or slamming a door.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person's strong emotions are like a cup filling with water.
If the person does not know how to manage the emotions, the cup will overflow. The overflow is a strong reaction, like yelling or slamming a door.
A parent can help a child manage strong emotions. The parent becomes a coach, not a punisher. The child needs to learn skills to handle strong feelings. The child is not bad for having big emotions. The child needs help to express feelings in a better way.
A teenager slams a door after an argument. The parent understands the door slam is an overflow of frustration. The parent talks to the teenager about the strong feelings. The parent helps the teenager find ways to express anger without slamming doors.
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A person's strong emotions are like a cup filling with water. If the person does not know how to manage the emotions, the cup will overflow. The overflow is a strong reaction, like yelling or slamming a door.